2013-08

Dear Ohio State Community Member:

You are receiving this notice because a crime has occurred that is considered to be of a concern and/or a continuing threat to the campus community.

The purpose of this message is to heighten your safety awareness by providing community members with information necessary to take appropriate precautions, enable you to take actions to help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.

Public Safety Notice For:
Campus Area,
Off Campus,
Residence Halls
Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Alert Code:
2013-08
The following crime occurred in:
Off Campus

The Columbus Division of Police received a call of an armed robbery of an OSU student on 11-11-13 at 11:28 p.m. in the area of W. 15th Ave and Indianola Ave. The suspect was described as a black female, 5 foot 8 inches to 5 foot 10 inches tall, approximately 200 pounds, between 16 and 25 years of age. The suspect was reportedly wearing a camouflage jacket and black pants with a black mask or scarf over her face and armed with a handgun. After the robbery, the suspect fled on foot from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information concerning this crime should contact either the University Police, 614-292-2121 or Columbus Police, 614-645-4545. You may also report information anonymously to the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS or the University Crime Stoppers Tips line at 614-247-TIPS.

For information about safety on Ohio State's campus visit the following links:

For information about crime off campus, review the Columbus Police website. Helpful links are listed as: Crime Information, Crime Prevention, Offense Reports, and Media Releases.

This Public Safety Notice is issued in compliance with the "Timely Warning" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998. 34 CFR 668.46(e)